NEW YORK (May 8, 2020)—FAIR Health launched the Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker, a new, interactive feature on its website. Drawing on FAIR Health's database of more than 31 billion private health care claim records, the tracker will offer insights into the month-by-month evolution of telehealth in every region of the country, especially now as the COVID-19 pandemic progresses.
HomeCare News
VENICE, Fla. (May 8, 2020)—Marrelli & Associates, Inc. announced the availability of the Home Health Care Planning App. This app supports simple, comprehensive, on-the-go development of care plans to help clinicians care for home care patients and their caregivers.
WATERLOO, Iowa (May 7, 2020)—Heartland At Home organizers announced that registration for VGM’s virtual conference is now open.
Slated for June 15 through July 10, Heartland At Home will feature five tracks dedicated to billing and reimbursement, rehab, business operations and leadership, respiratory and accessibility. One day during each of the four weeks will feature a session from the five tracks.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (May 7, 20200—Empath Health announced, through its Mission Services Organization, it is partnering with Catholic Health Services in Miami, Florida, on a large technology project that will benefit Catholic Hospice. As a long-term technology collaborator with Empath Health, Vology will also be heavily involved in this partnership.
FORT WORTH, (Texas, May 7, 2020)—VERTESS mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm ranked No.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 7, 2020)— Over 50% of LeadingAge members responding to a recent online poll indicated that they expect their current supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to last two weeks or less.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 6, 2020)—Jobs in the homecare sector are expected to grow 37% through 2028, well ahead of the overall growth rate of 5% for all occupations, according to a new report released by the SeniorList.
The SeniorList compiles an annual report on home health and Homecare quality and affordability each year, with data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. This year's data was gathered before the outbreak of COVID-19.
HARTFORD, Conn., (May 5, 2020)—CareCentrix, a provider of home-based and post-acute care services, announced it has acquired Turn-Key Health, a community-based palliative care company serving health plans, hospitals and physicians. As a result of the acquisition, Turn-Key’s proprietary Palliative Illness Management (PIM) program, which leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to deliver personalized palliative care plans, will be fully integrated into CareCentrix’s platform.
DALLAS, Texas (May 6, 2020)—Axxess, a technology provider for health care at home, is partnering with Hospice Pharmacy Solutions to provide Axxess Hospice clients a solution to streamline pharmacy benefit management and ensure compliance.
SUNRISE, Fla. (May 6, 2020)—Interim HealthCare Inc., a franchise network of homecare, senior care, home health and hospice and health care staffing services, announced today the launch of “The Year of Us,” a campaign to unify messages of support and gratitude toward the nation’s nurses, including employees of Interim HealthCare and especially those fighting on the front line against COVID-19.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 5, 2020)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) most recent COVID-19 Interim Final Rule with Comment (IFC) provides flexibility for hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) to provide services to their patients to their home. During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), a patient’s home may be considered an off-site location of a hospital department. Only registered outpatients may receive services in the home by the HOPD.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 5, 2020)—The COVID-19 stimulus legislation enacted in late March provides significant reimbursement relief for suppliers servicing Medicare beneficiaries in non-rural areas that are not subject to the bidding program. The reimbursement rate for items that have been receiving 100% of the competitive bidding adjusted fee schedule are getting a blended rate of 75% adjusted and 25% unadjusted (2015 fee schedule) rates.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2020)—More than 40% of home health agencies (HHAs) reported serving actively infected COVID-19 patients—and more than 85% in the New York/New Jersey area—in a survey conducted by the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC).
NAHC conducted the survey between April 6 and April 17; more than 1,100 home health companies from all states participated.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2020)—The COVID-19 pandemic is causing widespread financial distress for individuals, families, companies, and governments across the nation—including state government budgets. Not surprisingly, some states may be considering reducing Medicaid reimbursement rates for HME and other health care segments as one potential avenue to help relieve these unexpected budgetary pressures.
Alexandria, Va. (April 29, 2020)—The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) is proud to announce that Stacey Jensen, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM, is the recipient of its 2020 Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award.
The Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award recognizes and honors trail-blazing and emerging women leaders who have demonstrated exemplary service to patients and their peers while the mission of NHIF.
Alexandria, Va. (April 30, 2020) — The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce that Lisa Sackuvich, RN, BSN, CRNI, is the recipient of its 2020 Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award.
WASHINGTON, D.C, (April 30, 2020)—AAHomecare is currently accepting nominations for four open positions on the board of directors. In order to be nominated, you must be an AAHomecare member in good standing.
Members of the board of directors are leaders in the industry and expected to be available to other members to answer questions about AAHomecare activities and to recruit new members. A full list of Board responsibilities is available to those who are interested.
Ball Ground, GA (April 30, 2020) – CAIRE Inc.’s strong portfolio of oxygen therapy solutions in China has expanded yet again with the recent release of the award-winning FreeStyle Comfort portable oxygen concentrator.
Credited with pioneering the first portable oxygen concentrator, CAIRE engineers have designed this latest product with an innovative ergonomic, curved shell, and delivery features to ensure oxygen is provided with each breath.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (April 30, 2020)—To help DMEPOS professionals enhance their careers while social distancing, the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announces a new remote proctored testing option. BOC certification candidates can complete their certification exams from the safety of their homes or offices beginning in early June 2020. This COVID-sensitive testing option is a joint offering from BOC and its exam delivery partner, PSI.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2020)—The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging health care providers, communities and caregivers to a degree not seen in the last 100 years.